Ogame marketing

Whatever they do, players like you will always complain. Hope to see you back in Wurren soon

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Whatever they do, players like you will always complain. Hope to see you back in Wurren soon

he has a legitimate question. its not like he is trolling or complaining just for the fun of it. The game is dying and the only way to get new players into the game is by way of advertisement. This is just basic logic.

the only ADs that i have ever seen are on facebook, and its quite literally just a basic wallpaper that says OGAME with a description underneath.

not a very smart way of advertising your game.

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Quote from Darth

Whatever they do, players like you will always complain. Hope to see you back in Wurren soon

he has a legitimate question. its not like he is trolling or complaining just for the fun of it. The game is dying and the only way to get new players into the game is by way of advertisement. This is just basic logic.

the only ADs that i have ever seen are on facebook, and its quite literally just a basic wallpaper that says OGAME with a description underneath.

not a very smart way of advertising your game.

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where is the legitimate question? I read only a complain about the state of the advertising.

I also don't think you or OP know much about marketing applied to such an old game, because some cool ads won't make the game better or more appealing to today's players.

While advertising could bring in new players, keeping them engaged is a whole other challenge for a game as complex and long-running as this one. The recent updates might feel underwhelming to some of us, and I agree that certain changes could have been handled better. That said, I think we should recognise the development team’s efforts—they’re actively working on improving different aspects of the game, even if we don’t always see immediate results.

For example, the steep learning curve has long been a barrier for new players. OGame is a game of patience, strategy, and dedication, which can be daunting for beginners. Many start playing but have a hard time keeping up, making community growth difficult. The team has taken steps to address this with features like the Directives, which help simplify some aspects of gameplay and make it easier for newcomers to get into the swing of things. We should give credit where it’s due—this is a genuine attempt to make the game more accessible and improve retention.

There’s also the ongoing debate over the pay-to-win model. It keeps the game running without disruptive ads, but it creates friction in the community, as those willing to pay get a notable advantage. Balancing financial sustainability with a fair gameplay experience is challenging, and it’s something the developers need to keep refining.

In the end, attracting and retaining new players involves more than just flashy ads. It’s about making the gameplay engaging, improving accessibility, and creating a fair playing environment. The development team might not always hit the mark, but they’re not “pathetic” or “useless”—they’re working within the limits and doing what they can to keep OGame alive and evolving in a changing gaming landscape. Let’s recognise that effort even as we share our constructive feedback.

I mean...ogame is boring game. I don't see any logic for anyone born 2000+ to play it to be honest :D. I think even if ogame ad was on every page on the internet you would not see significant number of players that would stick around for long periods :D.

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